Summary
A motorcyclist was killed by a bear in a mountain region of Romania. The incident happened after he stopped on a well-known road where there was a warning sign about feeding bears. An investigation is underway, and officials have not yet euthanized the bear involved.
Key Facts
- A man was attacked and killed by a bear in Romania's mountains.
- The attack occurred on the Transfagarasan road, a popular tourist spot.
- The bear dragged the man down an 80-meter ravine.
- The victim wore a helmet and protective gear, but the injuries were too severe.
- Authorities said the man parked near a sign warning against feeding bears.
- Romania has the largest brown bear population in the European Union.
- Human-bear encounters in Romania have increased, leading to more deadly incidents.
- The environment ministry estimates there are between 10,400 and 12,800 bears in Romania.
- Former officials suggest reducing the bear population for better management.
- Conservationists point to mismanagement as a key problem in preventing such incidents.
